Statement from Dessie Dolan.
I will not be seeking reappointment for the season 2024/2025 with Westmeath Senior Footballers. I have completed three years- one as a selector and two years as Senior Football Manager. Being a part of the Tailteann cup success and gaining promotion to Division 2 this year are two significant occasions for our footballers, which I was proud to be a part of. We as a management team worked extremely hard to maintain the highest of standards for our footballers and I believe our performances in the All Ireland series give a lot of optimism for the quality of players within the county.
I would like to thank our sponsors during my years in charge O’Briens Renault Garage, Mullingar for their constant support of the players and management in every respect.
A sincere thank you to the Westmeath GAA Chairman Frank Mescall, Secretary Brendan Shaw & PRO Marie Lynagh. I would also acknowledge the support of Patrick Doherty Operations Manager. Liam Daly as team co-ordinator was simply the heart beat of everything that we did and worked tirelessly to ensure the players’ every need was met.
I would like to thank my Management Team and all the backroom team that have been involved in the past two seasons. John Keane, Mick Dillon, Jason Sherlock and Cathal Mullin. I would particularly like to thank Joe and Katie Nangle S&C, Paddy Walsh and Mark Samuals and Tomas Mount who led the Analysis team ably assisted by Ashley Cahill. To Donie Malone for media obligations and goalkeeping coach Andy Meares.
A particular word of thanks to the medical team lead by Jerry O Flynn for his constant support along with physios Vivien Mulryan and Dermot Claffey.
I always appreciated the great support from the Westmeath supporters. I hope we have given you some enjoyment and happy memories over the last 3 years.
Finally, to the players, I greatly appreciated the dedication and time you sacrificed for the opportunity to play for Westmeath. I wish you all every success in your future endeavours
By Marie Lynagh Sun 11th Aug
